The Council of Birds (2014)

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In 1929 music teacher Paul Leinert receives an unexpected letter from his old friend Otto Schiffmann, a young and talented composer who has moved away from Berlin after a failed marriage. The letter is an invitation for Paul to come and visit Otto in his forest cabin – and to become familiar with his new work, a long-awaited symphony. Taking along his wife Anna together with his colleague Willi, the three find Otto’s cabin but their host is nowhere to be seen. As they go looking for him, Paul notices something odd about the song of the local birds...

Director: Timm Kröger
Genre: Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 81 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Council of Birds about?
In 1929 music teacher Paul Leinert receives an unexpected letter from his old friend Otto Schiffmann, a young and talented composer who has moved away from Berlin after a failed marriage. The letter is an invitation for Paul to come and visit Otto in his forest cabin – and to become familiar with his new work, a long-awaited symphony. Taking along his wife Anna together with his colleague Willi, the three find Otto’s cabin but their host is nowhere to be seen. As they go looking for him, Paul notices something odd about the song of the local birds...
Who directed The Council of Birds?
The Council of Birds was directed by Timm Kröger.
Who stars in The Council of Birds?
The Council of Birds stars Thorsten Wien, Eva Maria Jost, Daniel Krauss, Christian Blümel.
How long is The Council of Birds?
The Council of Birds has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Council of Birds?
The Council of Birds is a Mystery, Romance film.
Where was The Council of Birds produced?
The Council of Birds was produced in Germany.